Nepal and Tibet floods kill over 1,200 as PM cites climate change

In late August and early September 2026, catastrophic flash floods and landslides struck Nepal and the Tibet region of China, killing more than 1,200 people. Nepal's disaster authority reported at least 1,114 dead and 3,916 missing in Nepal alone, while combined figures with Tibet put the toll at 1,243. The floods also affected foreign tourists, though some missing travelers later made contact.

Nepal's Prime Minister Shah, a former rapper who took office recently, has linked the disaster to climate change, saying the warming Himalayas are making such events more frequent. A report on early warning signs suggested Nepal may have missed pre-event indications, and Nepal has accused China of spreading misinformation about the floods on its online platforms.